Steer clear of drowsy driving

SACRAMENTO – “Fall back!” Daylight saving time ended Sunday, Nov. 4. The time change may disrupt people's sleep patterns and affect their ability to concentrate and safely operate a motor vehicle.

To highlight the dangers of fatigued driving, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) joins the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and the National Sleep Foundation in recognizing Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, Nov. 5-12.

“Safely operating a motor vehicle while on California’s roadways should be the goal of every driver, and that includes staying aler...